ABOUT THIS COURSE

  • Master Wafer Processing

    Learn from expert Omar Schmidt and take your wafer production to the next level with proven techniques.

  • Wafer Making Simplified

    Get step-by-step insights on ingredients, mixing, baking, and packaging to create top-quality wafers.

  • Boost Wafer Quality

    Improve efficiency, reduce waste, and achieve perfect wafers with expert guidance and practical training.

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Introduction to Wafers

  2. 2

    • Wheat and Flour Composition

    • Water and Fats/Oils
  3. 3

    • Starch and Lecithin

    • Egg and Dairy Derivatives

    • Chemical Leavening Agents, Colorants, and Enzymes
  4. 4

    • Mixing Principle and Steps

    • Process Considerations and Control
  5. 5

    • Dough Injection

    • Plate
  6. 6

    • Assignment 1
  7. 7

    • Baking Process and Temperature Control

    • Cooking and Gelatinization

    • Moisture Distribution and Wafer Structure

    • Cooking Cause and Effect Table
  8. 8

    • Wafer Cooling
  9. 9

    • Key Ingredients: Fat, Lecithin, and Sugar

    • Processing: Beating and Depositing

    • Effects of Ingredients and Ambient Humidity
  10. 10

    • Wafer Block Cutting

    • Packaging and Protection
  11. 11

    • Final Assignment

INSTRUCTOR

Omar Schmidt

With over 15 years of experience in the wafer and biscuit industry, he has led R&D, production, and process management at Arcor. He has successfully developed new products and optimized manufacturing processes for better efficiency and quality. As a global consultant, he has worked with companies like Mondelez and Molino Moderna to enhance production standards. His expertise includes process standardization, automation, and implementing new technologies. He also specializes in energy efficiency, heat recovery, and improving baking processes. In addition to technical consulting, he has trained plant personnel to ensure continuous improvement. He holds a degree in Food Engineering and an Executive MBA, along with certifications in strategy and operations management. Fluent in English and Spanish, he collaborates with clients across South America and beyond. Passionate about innovation, he helps businesses develop high-quality products and optimize production.